From Cincinatti With Love

You don't have to be from Cincinatti or even Ohio to enjoy this Chilli recipe!

Cincinatti Styled Chili

Ingredients:

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
1 26-ounce jar garlic pasta sauce
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate pieces
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound dried cut ziti or gemelli
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. In a 12-inch skillet cook ground beef and onions until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Transfer meat mixture to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in pasta sauce, kidney beans, the water, chili powder, chocolate pieces, vinegar, cinnamon, bouillon granules, cayenne pepper, and allspice.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

3. Before serving, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Add pasta to meat mixture in slow cooker; toss gently to combine. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 12 (1-cup) servings.

Enjoy!